Phoenix Field Vernal Pools

Daniel has been studying Vernal Pools in School and finds them really interesting. He has shared a lot of what he has learned with us. We realized that there are some Vernal Pools very close to our house, so we took him and Giselle over for a nature walk.

It was actually very peaceful and quiet. Although we didnt see the animal or flower he is assigned to write a report on, i think he was glad to see the Vernal Pools first hand.

Flea Market - From a Kids Perspective...

The Flea Market - From A Kids Perspective!

Jaimito and i took Giselle and Tito & Tita to The Galt Flea Market, and i brought along my camera. Giselle was really interested in taking pictures while we were there. Here is what the Flea Market looks like from her perspective...

This is Giselle on our 30 minute drive to Galt. She couldnt wait to get there and explore!

She was really into taking pictures of other kids. She took a picture of this little girl because of her pretty dress.

Tito was really excited to be there too! Even with his neck brace from recent surgery! What a good sport!

Giselle really liked these little girls' garden butterflies. She ended up picking one out later in the day that came home with us.

Maybe she wanted a balloon too?

She did take a little break from her picture taking - to be in a picture with all the beautiful fruits and veggies!

She even saw one of her cousins while we were there!



I think this is the view she sees a lot, being that she is only a little more then 3' tall. This is Jaimito, from the back.

Oh, and looking up at Tita.



And a really pretty orange tree someone walking fast was holding.



And finally, a Lobster on the sign where we bought fresh seafood. Maybe this is where the name Henry the Lobster came from.

GALT FLEA MARKET!

OUR TRIP TO THE GALT FLEA MARKET

At the flea market you can find lots of good buys on lots of interesting things...

Toilet Paper! Not sure if this is a great deal cause we buy ours at Costco - but they have a lot!

Lots of Clothing for sale! Giselle was really impressed by the girls dresses!

THE FRESH PRODUCE & OTHER FOOD!

We bought a few different types of nuts and dried fruits. I dont think any of them made it home... We ate them as we shopped!

Ohhh fresh bananas! You cant find them like this in the grocery store!

Lots of Citrus was displayed because that is what is in season now! Fruits vary based on season. I am hoping to go back for some watermelon sometime in the next few months!

And finally our favorite vendore! Mexican Candy and Pinatas!

Beautiful Sky!

I took these pictures a few weeks ago from our car window while we were driving to the Galt Flea Market. I was amazed at how beautiful the sky looked that day!

*This photo was taken by Giselle from the back seat! :)

Squeeeeze Inn

squeeze inn is one of our favorite burger places in sacramento, and they happen to be located just a few blocks away from our office.

they recently moved locations, and we happened to be craving that cheese skirt on their grand opening day!

Jaimito was not very happy to have to wait an hour for our burgers

(even though it was his idea to go there...)

the line was looooong, but the burgers were worth the wait. they were so good i even forgot to take a picture!

a new find... a juicer!

so... we clean out foreclosure houses for banks, and along the way i collect things that i want to keep (i save them from the landfill)... what most people (aka Jaimito and the rest of the crews) see as junk, i see as a new addition to my kitchen/house/storage.

I have been wanting a juicer so i can make juice out of all of the oranges we find in trees at different houses, and i finally found one!

---notice the cute pic in the background... :)

Mexican Bluetooth

Jaimito informed me this is his BlueTooth.

According to him, its the Mexican Version.

(Translation: his cell phone is in his "veanie")

I hope the cop that pulls him over gets his sense of humor too.

A Visit with L8RK8RB (and my sister)!

Kate came to visit a few days ago and we spent the whole weekend shopping!




She brought her NEW CAR (L8RK8RB) and her doggie Piper.



I spent WAYYY too much MONEY, but we got lots of really cute stuff.





Mom even changed clothes in the parking lot before second saturday!

Walking Helmet

Jaime came into the office the other day, wearing one of our employees helmets he had found in the warehouse.

He seemed to be a little bit to excited!

Finally Made An Offer!!!

We finally have come to a decision and made an offer on a house.

Its on an acre of land with a tennis court!

We have big plans if our offer is accepted including a kitchen remodel, a new wrap around deck, and a pool!

There is plenty of room for lots of birthday parties, family events, holidays, soccer practice, and somehow i got the idea of having a 70's roller skating party on the tennis court...

A New Friend

I ran across this funny picture while i was reviewing photos from our crew today.

This is Francisco, and apparently, his new friend.